Hunter Ward: RHP/2B, (2023) Nashua South, NH. 6-foot, 145-pound. During batting practice, Ward had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance then uses a long stride. Has a long flat swing plane and has good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 77 mph; had sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, and a clean exchange. Showed a long arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used an loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Shows easy effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 82-83 mph. Showed sinking action. (Max spin 2240; Avg 2076). His changeup (74-75) shows fading action. Tight slider (70-71). (Max spin 2488; Avg 2465).
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Hunter Ward: RHP/2B, (2023) Nashua South, NH. 6-foot, 145-pound. During batting practice, Ward had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance then uses a long stride. Has a long flat swing plane and has good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 77 mph; had sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, and a clean exchange. Showed a long arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used an loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Shows easy effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 82-83 mph. Showed sinking action. (Max spin 2240; Avg 2076). His changeup (74-75) shows fading action. Tight slider (70-71). (Max spin 2488; Avg 2465).